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Woven Fabric

African

Artwork Details

Woven Fabric
20th century
African
fiber
28 x 28 in. (71.12 x 71.12 cm)
Gift of Evan Maurer in honor of Helmut and Candis Stern
2021/2.47

Description

Physical Description:

Square textile in black, brown, and a lighter tan. The edges are finished with a folded-over binding. The surface of the piece is covered in geometric designs in which each color is a different texture. While the surface is primarily covered in shapes recalling diamonds and hearts, there are single horizontal lines at the top and bottom of the piece. 

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